Holbein portrait of Sir William Sherington engraved by Bartolozzi c1795

by Holbein, Hans

Bartolozzi engraving after Holbein portrait of Sir William Sherington (with biographical text page). This portrait is a fine example of Holbein's brilliant portraiture.

Fine original stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi R.A. (1727-1815), Historical Engraver to his Majesty George III. Bartolozzi perfected the art of stippled engraving. He was one of the finest engravers ever, and in 1768 was a foundation member of the Royal Academy in London.

This fine portrait engraving was printed on tissue with pink tinge and laid on heavier paper for publication as “Imitations of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein, in the collection of His Majesty, for the portraits of illustrious persons of the court of Henry VIII” by Hans Holbein (the Younger) (1497-1543). Published in London circa 1795 by the Keeper of the King’s Drawings and Medals and Fellow of the Society of Artists, T. Chamberlaine.

This portrait to the engraved border measures 295 x 195 mm (11.5 x 8.5 inches). To plate mark measures 35 x 23 cm (13.75 x 9 inches). Page size is 54 x 42cm (21.25 x 16.5 inches).